15 months (and a few days....)

Gia,

You are now fifteen months and sixteen pounds. By most standards, incredibly small. But for you, you are so big, cheeks with some chub and full of love.

As always, I am so proud to be your mommy.

I love when we sing and dance to "Long time ago in Bethlehem" in the kitchen.

You are starting to take a few very wobbly steps that really make you excited and then you lose your balance. It is such a treat to be around to watch these milestones.

When you awaken in the morning, you take your hands and "cozy up". It warms my heart just thinking of it.

Daddy takes you for rides around the house on his suitcase, in an empty laundry basket and this just makes you squeal with delights.

You have artwork posted in my office. Yes, I have turned into THAT mother. I love to show off your creations to people that could care less.

Daddy and I are your two favorite people in the world. This makes us the luckiest people on the planet.

You love to eat. You eat, and eat and eat, and don't gain an ounce.....you are the envy of all the girls.

Summer is approaching, and Daddy and I can not wait to see what your little legs kick like in the pool.....it appears that you are going to be an Olympic swimmer.

Everyday brings something new for us to be joyous about. I rejoice daily that I have the opportunity to share in your life. I love you Gi Gi.

Love,
Mommy

Please pray for my little lovey

Back on the wagon....

We just returned from New Orleans where we celebrated my wonderful Grandmother’s life. I will post later with a true tribute (what I am capable of) to her. As for my eating….I was in New Orleans and did not do so well. But, today I am back on the wagon again.

Breakfast:

2 pieces low fat string cheese 4 points

Snack:Mixed Vegetable Melody 0 point

Lunch:

Turkey Soup 3 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:

Baby Carrots 0 point
Fat Free Sour cream w/onion soup mix 1 point
Persimmon 2 point

11 points used.

For dinner last night we had Albondigas Soup…..it is traditional Mexican fare, by you and I it would be considered Meatball soup…..it translates to 7 points. I also gnoshed on olives that I will count as three points. Putting me in a good spot for the day. (I didn’t eat my banana or orange, so I have to re tabulate my totals.)

01/03/08

Breakfast:Oatmeal 2 points
Orange 1 point

Snack:Peas 2 points

Lunch:Turkey Soup 4 points
Small Apple 1 Point

Snack:Broccoli 0 points

In an effort to jumpstart motivation in 2008, I am going to include in my blog a daily post of my eating healthy efforts. Today, I have packed my breakfast, lunch and snacks for the day….just like I do for Gia.

Breakfast:
1/2c Slow Cooked Oatmeal 2 points
1 Small Orange 1 point

Snack:1 Banana 2 points

Lunch:Lemon Chicken Soup 3.5 points
Green Peas 2 points

Snack:
Orange 1 point

Used 11.5 points. 9.5 points remaining. I will blog about dinner tomorrow morning as well as any “activity points” that I earned from the night before.

I really don’t want to “lose” as much as make healthy choices all around. Being an example for Gia is my number one priority.

Happy New Year to all!

Book Exchange

My little lovey

Well, the Lord has been throwing many challenges the Talamantez family's way as of late. A re cap....Gia's one year check up.....10 ounces in 3 months. Back to the specialists to see what is wrong. Seven specialist in one week. Three surgeries perscribed (which are all happening on Friday, because Mommy's win when they fight NOT to have little lovey's put under more than once) back on the CF train (sweat test, which I CAN NOT schedule....only the good Lord knows why) a severe rash over her entire body from the Measles vaccine and on a much lighter note, the holiday book exchange with all of our friends.

Needless to say, Christmas shopping is not complete....luckily Corina and I are giving the family a Chrismas party this year as opposed to gifts. So much of the shopping stress was not present.

Just trying to make it through. If you have a moment, please lift up a few prayers for my little one this Christmas. A few for her mom and dad too would be appreciated, but for her most of all.

Merry Christmas to all and may you be blessed with a healthy, happy, wonderful new year!